FC Dallas will stand against the conference table leaders Los Angeles FC this weekend at Toyota Stadium in the 31st game week of the Major League Soccer. Kickoffs schedules for September 11 at 03:30 EAT.
FC Dallas is one of the best teams in the league this season – currently placed third in the Western Conference with 46 points after 30 matches. In their campaign this season, they have recorded 12 wins against eight loses and 10 draws. Coming into this game, Dallas lost only one of their last three matches (DWWLDW).
The Toros will want another win following 0-3 MLS win to beat Minnesota United in their most recent game. In that match, FC Dallas had 57% possession, 10 shots with three of them on target and goals scored by Alan Velasco (56′) and Jesús Ferreira (58′). Minnesota United got 15 shots with two of them on target and a goal by Michael Boxall (55′ OG).
Los Angeles FC managed to end the three-game losing streak last week and they will look to build up on the momentum and stretch the gap between tghem and the second place Austin FC. Steve Cherundolo’s team posses the highest number of wins (19) in the MLS so far, against seven loses and three draws. Coming into this game, LAFC won three and lost three of their last six fixtures (WWLLLW).
Los Angeles FC will heads into this encounter off the back of 2-0 MLS win to beat Real Salt Lake in their previous game. In that match, Los Angeles FC had 55% possession, 20 shots with seven of them on target and goals by Ryan Hollingshead (49′) and Cristián Arango (68′). Real Salt Lake got eight shots with five of them on target.
FC Dallas vs. Los Angeles FC head to head
There have been eight direct encounters between these two sides since 2018, Los Angeles claim four wins, three matches ended in draws while FC Dallas claims a solitary win.
- Los Angeles 3-1 Dallas 30/06/22
- Dallas 2-3 Los Angeles 21/10/21
- Los Angeles 2-0 Dallas 24/06/21
- Los Angeles 2-2 Dallas 07/02/20
- Dallas 1-1 Los Angeles 20/05/19
Home
- Minnesota 0-3 Dallas
- Dallas 1-1 Salt Lake
- Nashville 4-0 Dallas
- Dallas 1-0 Philadelphia
- Dallas 4-1 San Jose
Away
- Los Angeles 2-0 Salt Lake
- Houston 2-1 Los Angeles
- Austin 4-1 Los Angeles
- San Jose 2-1 Los Angeles
- Los Angeles 1-0 DC United
FC Dallas team news
Gaffer Nico Estévez is grateful to have a fully fit squad ahead of this game.
Los Angeles FC team news
Boss Steve Cherundolo as well will take to the pitch without any fitness or suspension concerns.
Prediction and odds
- Los Angeles FC Win
- Draw
- Both teams to score
